Abu Dhabi goes shopping: a unique, futuristic city in Abu Dhabi is poised to lead the global 'green revolution' in urban 21st century living. Mustapha Karkouti reports from Abu Dhabi.(BUSINESS AND FINANCE)

The Middle East | April 1, 2008| | Copyright

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE IN human development and nation-building is taking place in Abu Dhabi and the capital of the UAE is a city in a hurry. Its planners, politicians and rulers are working tirelessly to catch up with other man-made miracles such as Singapore, Tokyo and Dubai.

One can imagine what a young, free and single fashionista is seeking when she goes shopping in downtown Paris, London, Milan or New York with a bulging purse, but one cannot even begin to think what a city will do when it is sitting on over $200bn and prepared to spend the lot. This is precisely ...

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